A George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1770, manner of Thomas Chippendale, the shaped top with moulded edge, above a brushing slide and four long graduated drawers, on ogee shaped bracket feet carved with bell flowers and foliate scrolls, 80.5cm high, 113cm wide, 60cm deep For a chest of similar form but without carved feet see, Christie's, New York, Important English Furniture, 9th April 2003, Lot 59 ($9,560). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Of polished/restored appearance. Three cracks running across the top (see images for extent). Some small sections of replacement veneer. Some filler used to a small area of the top and to the splits of the top. No key present, all locks are open. Metalware appears original. Old blue paper lining to drawers with the expected tears and discolourations. Some evidence of old worm to back, underside and backs of feet. Some old repairs to sides timber elements between drawers. Some of the joins of the underlying construction of the front feet are opening slightly (more so to the other foot). Red wash to backboards and the supporting blocks of the feet are of laminated construction. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer